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Two local state agencies are making the switch over to wind energy, Salinas Valley State Prison and the Correctional Training Facility, which are working with Foundation Windpower to bring the green resource to the facilities just outside of Soledad.

This year’s Christmas Celebration in Soledad was full of holiday cheer and royalty, as the winners of the Snow Queen and King contests — Iris Ruiz and Charlie Ruiz, respectively — were announced following the end of the 32nd annual Christmas Parade.

Six months into the fiscal year, the City of Soledad has approved making adjustments to the budget for emergency services, property tax, sales tax and to the water fund.

Soledad City Council and Soledad Unified School District Board met Nov. 2 to talk about communication, facilities, future development and more.

Three young women will compete for the Miss Salinas Valley Fair crown beginning Friday, March 16, and concluding Saturday, March 17, in King City.

The 57th Annual Soledad Mission Fiesta is set for this Sunday, Oct. 1, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Soledad Mission.

Residents are invited to come meet some of their local law enforcement during Coffee with a Cop, being held at the Soledad Starbucks from 4:30 to 6 p.m.

Patrick Matthews, general manager of Salinas Valley Recycles, says there have been many challenges in the recycling business over the past year that are changing how things are managed on the manufacturing side of recycling.

The City of Salinas is seeking qualified applicants to serve on the Historic Resources Board.

This July Fourth, and every other day of the year, residents will find the fireworks ordinance for the City of Soledad updated and changed to clarify some points and make it easier for Soledad Police Department to act when they are needed.